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SOME SOCIAL CUSTOMS Manchu Ladies of the Palace--Presentation, on Their Marriage, of Manchu Noblewomen--Bridal Costume--Sedan Chairs--By Whom Bride is Presented--The Young Empress’s Graciousness--A Daughter in a Manchu Family--Comparison of Manchu and American Girl--The Unmarried Daughter of the Manchus--Her Position in the Family--Social Qualities--The Manchu Men-- Sports--Costume--Young Dandies--Concubinage--Early Marriages of Men--Secondary Wives--The Family--Secondary Wives of an Emperor--Their Rank--Position in the Palace--Title.